Planning precedent report

Permission for (a) Third and fourth floor extensions to existing dwelling at no. 1 Pembroke Place to provide additional habitable accommodation and roof garden including installation of lift, stair access and storage unit partly within the existing curtilage of Mews 2 Pembroke Place; (b) associated alterations to roof structure of existing dwelling at Mews 2 Pembroke Place, including part second, third and fourth floor extensions to facilitate the proposed extension to no.1 Pembroke Place; (c) ground floor extension to front of Mews 2 Pembroke Place including re-orientation of its main entrance door; (d) all associated plot boundary adjustments, elevational alterations and site development works to both existing dwellings at no. 1 Pembroke Place and Mews 2 Pembroke Place, Dublin 2.

The proposed development will consist of the following: (i) demolition of existing (335.33sq.m) two-storey over basement mews building to the rear of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Square (D02 YR89); (ii) construction of a four-storey over basement apartment development comprising 5 no.1bedroom apartments and 3 no. 2 bedroom apartments. Vehicular access will be provided via Fitzwilliam Court and pedestrian access will be provided via Kingram Place. Private amenity space is provided for proposed apartments in the form of private balconies and patios; (iii) provision of 10 no. bicycle parking spaces and 1 no. accessible car parking spaces at ground floor level; (iv) removal of modern concrete pillar to pedestrian access to Kingram Place and replacement with a modified pedestrian access; and (v) landscaping, drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the refurbishment and change of use of the 5-storey (4-storey over basement) terraced property, from office use to 4no. 1 bedroom residential units and 1no. garden. The works will comprise construction of a small single storey extension at ground floor level to the rear (3m2) including a new metal framed window; new doors to the side serving a bin store accessed off Fitzwilliam Court; replacement of a modern dormer window with fire automatic opening vent; minor repairs, cleaning and re-pointing of brickwork to the front and rear facades; cleaning and repointing of the granite steps and string course to the front; minor repairs, refurbishment and re-painting of ironwork to railings and balconettes; 1no. new balconette, refurhisment of original windows and doors to include slim line acoustic double glazing and repairworks to the chimneys, rain water goods and roof (to include re-slating). Internal works will comprise changes to the internal layout refurbishment of ceilings and plasterwork; refurbishment of staircase and refurbishment of joinery as indicated. Permission is also sought for all associated site development works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Development consisting of alterations and extensions to existing vacant & dilapidated coach mews house previously in office use. Works to include removal of non-original fabric inc. roof slates & windows/ doors & installation & repair with new roof slates & windows & doors, cleaning & repairs of existing stone & brick work, construction of new two storey extension to front to provide additional accommodation, alterations, refurbishment & restoration of interior to provide two bedroom plus study mews dwelling house with new landscaping & boundary walls to rear and all other associated site development works, drainage, etc., alterations and changes to existing access & car parking & open space to rear of main property to facilitate works, including first floor balconies to both front and rear facades.

PROTECTED STRUCTURES: For development at this site, 28 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2 D02 XF88 and 28 Kingram Place, Dublin 2 D02 YE86 Protected Structures. Works to the main house include the demolition of extensions to the rear at ground and first floor. The removal of internal partitions and screens at first and second floors and a new opening between the ground floor reception rooms. Alterations to basement layout and partial excavation of basement floor for services. Alterations to the internal layout of rooms at ground floor return, first floor return, second floor and third floor. Construction of a sunroom at ground floor rear with a balcony at first floor return level and access steps to the rear garden. The removal and replacement of a number of non-original window sashes and the reinstatement of the window to the stairs. New french doors from first floor return to new balcony. Repointing of the brick facades front and rear. Reinstatement of a leaded fanlight to the front door. The insertion of bathrooms and a kitchen with associated services. New mechanical and electrical services with underfloor heating at ground floor level and heat pump with external unit. The addition of solar panels to the roof. Works to the mews include the change of use of the first floor to a one-bedroom flat, ancillary to the main house. The replacement of the roof with the inclusion of a roof light at ridge level and solar panels. New windows and doors. New kitchen and bathroom with associated mechanical and electrical services. Removal of cement render to north elevation and repointing of brick and stone to front and rear.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (RPS 4427) - Planning permission. Development will consist of demolition of dilapidated non-original single and 2 storey additions to original coach mews. Removal of non-original pitched roof and replacement with new slate pitched roof to match ridge line to 64 Leeson Close. Construction of new 2 storey extensions to front and rear of original coach mews demise. Retention of remaining original stone gables and part front stone wall to original coach mews to provide for a 3-bedroom mews dwelling. All ancillary site development work including all new surface and foul drainage. The subject site is within the curtilage of a protected structure.